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Elevation in blood pressure may occur, most likely as a result of:
 a. diuresis.
  b. release of renin.
  c. production of erythropoietin.
  d. conversion of vitamin D to its active form.

Question 2

The specific part of the kidney that regulates extracellular fluid volume, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance is the:
 a. renal parenchyma.
  b. glomerulus.
  c. nephron.
  d. tubule.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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